Over 1,150 independent Maine makers, shops, and artisans — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Birtwell Farm Goods handcrafts goat's milk, vegan, and specialty cold-process soaps at a family farm in Wayne. Sustainably sourced ingredients, traditional methods.
Independent craft brewery based in Portland, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
We are passionate about chocolate. As candy makers and now the first bean to bar maker in our state, we seek to make clean, real and sustainable confectionery products.
Waterville-based coffee roaster. Kennebec Valley specialty-coffee brand.
Black Cape Comics is a Waterville-based online comic book shop offering new releases, key issues, first appearances, and back-issue collections.
Black Ink Coffee is a veteran-owned, Bangor-based specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin beans, blends, and a subscription service.
A clothing and lifestyle boutique located in downtown Rockland, Maine since 1995, Black Parrot boasts a carefully curated collection of high end clothing, accessories and house wares.
Independent craft brewery based in Brunswick, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
At Black Swan Handmade all of our spoons, accessories, and other products are designed, tested, and made by Park Swan from start to finish. We feel it is our responsibility to provide ethical, American produced goods.
Portland-based shop curating new and vintage treasures for the home and gift-giving. An ever-changing selection rooted in the thrill of the hunt.
Independent craft brewery with tasting rooms in Camden, Greenville, Bangor, Bar Harbor, and Blue Hill, focused on local agriculture and wood-fired food.
Bridgton-based discount wakeboard retailer. Sells overstocks and blemished wakeboards from Slingshot and other top brands with full warranties.
Woman-owned cherry orchard, agritourism estate, and creative retreat on McCurdy Pond in Bremen — Maine's largest sour cherry orchard plus the only ornamental cherry blossom grove in New England.
Litchfield-based hip-hop and bling jewelry. Diamond necklaces, chains, rings, and bracelet sets.
Savon is our artisan line of handcrafted botanical based apothecary products formulated for inner and outer beauty. Handmade in small batches using farm fresh ingredients, created with intention and knowledge to bring you the best in personal care.
Bar Harbor jewelry shop carrying real fine jewelry and watches. A long-running Mount Desert Island destination for engagement rings and gifts.
Milbridge-based handcrafted herbal wellness. Downeast organic botanical body care.
Camden-based Midcoast Maine baby boutique. Curated baby and toddler apparel and goods.
Brunswick-based vintage and custom fine jewelry. Curated jewelry-design pieces from Midcoast Maine.
Maine sparkling wine made from 100% wild blueberries — founded by Michael Terrien and Eric Martin, produced in Jefferson.
Bridal hair and makeup travel team from York, part of The Beauty Bar Bridal, with all-inclusive wedding-day pampering for the bride and party.
Adventure-ready woven belts hand-sewn in Portland, Maine by James McLaughlin, featuring an innovative GripLock slider buckle and lifetime guarantee on every belt.
Kittery-based seafood landmark since 1956. Fried clams, lobster rolls, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most iconic clam shacks.
Portland-based small design house using upcycled materials. Thoughtful Maine-made sustainable goods.
We source exceptional beans from equally rugged Central and South American farms and small-batch roast them for you, here in Downeast Maine.
East Machias-based small-batch coffee roaster. Bold Coast Maine direct-trade coffees.
Modern Indian restaurant in the former Frog & Turtle space at Vallee Square in Westbrook, opened January 2026 from LA restaurateur Antonio Kanickaraj.
86-acre vineyard and 1890s barn event venue in Hartford from Chad Casey and Jen Bonaventura — tasting room opened July 2025 with first commercial vintages from estate-grown grapes.
Books, Lines & Thinkers is an independent books business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. The Rangeley Main Street bookstore combines a curated independent book selection with the on-site Birds of a Feather Art Gallery—books, original Maine art, and prints together in one Main Street destination.
Custom House Wharf seafood institution since 1898 — raw bar with fresh-shucked Maine oysters, baked stuffed lobster, and waterfront dining.
Independent craft brewery based in Boothbay, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Borealis Breads is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. The Waldoboro bakery produces artisan sourdoughs, multi-grain loaves, and Maine-grain breads sold across New England and online.
South Portland-based health and wellness brand. Botanical body care products designed to write your own wellness story.
Windham-based online seller of industrial-grade hand tools. Sockets, wrenches, and professional hand tools.
Freeport-based island-inspired home goods boutique. Coastal-classic decor, gifts, and pieces for the Maine summer home.
Box of Maine is an independent grocery & food business based in the Highlands region. They build customizable Maine gift boxes packed with regional snacks, sodas, candy, and pantry items shipped nationwide.
Portland-based boxing apparel and athletic wear. Hoodies, pants, streetwear, and footwear.
For hand made area rugs, oriental, antique rugs & more, come to Bradford's Rug Gallery in Portland, ME. We also offer rug cleaning, rug repair & more!
Brant & Cochran is a South Portland-based maker of the Allagash Cruiser—the only Maine wedge-pattern camp axe—forged from 1050 carbon steel in their own workshop.
Independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or visit in person.
Portland-based artisan bread bakery and deli. The Breadeli difference: long-fermented breads and sandwiches, made daily.
Breathing Room is a community yoga sanctuary, a place you feel at home the moment you step inside.
Sanford-based maker of golf glove drying gear. A clever Maine product for golfers who play in the rain.
Wells-based bike and fly-fishing specialty shop. One of Maine’s most trusted fly fishing sources plus full-service bike retail.
Brickell Men's Products is a South Portland brand crafting natural and organic men's skincare and grooming products—face wash, moisturizers, aftershave, and beard care—from plant-based ingredients.
Independent craft brewery based in Yarmouth, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Broad Arrow Farm Market & Butcher is an independent food maker based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Grown and gathered flowers, design work, and a heaping dose of general farm goodness. Based in Maine.
Browne Trading Company is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded in 1991 by Rod Mitchell on Portland's Merrill's Wharf, the nationally renowned purveyor supplies fine caviar, fresh seafood, and on-site smoked fish to elite restaurants and home kitchens with overnight delivery nationwide, plus a retail market on Commercial Street.
Springfield-based detailed wildlife and pet portraits. Penobscot-region realist artist.
Independent craft brewery based in Hartland, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Bubble Butt Equestrian Wear from Harrison, Maine designs size-inclusive riding clothing for all bodies and disciplines — a Lakes & Mountains apparel mission.
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Curated picks from our editors — the best Maine coffee subscriptions, candle makers, chocolatiers, seafood shippers, furniture workshops, and gift ideas under $50.
From Portland’s Tandem and Coffee By Design to island roasters in Stonington and the western mountains.
Twelve Maine seafood operations — from live-lobster shippers to chef-grade caviar to sustainably farmed kelp — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine chocolatiers from century-old needham makers to bean-to-bar B Corps — and what to order from each.
Ten Maine candle makers — from coastal hand-poured soy to designer-aesthetic gift candles — worth ordering from.
Twelve Maine furniture makers — from Shaker classics to modern floating shelves — building heirloom-grade pieces.
12 independent Maine shops with thoughtful gifts that won’t blow your budget.